Crystal Castles

Crystal Castles (2010) is the duo's second studio album, moving their chiptune and electropop roots into darker, more abrasive territory. It pairs bitcrushed, lo-fi synth textures and punchy electronic beats with Alice Glass's raw, often heavily processed vocals, blending catchy pop motifs with noisy, industrial-tinged production. The record features a guest vocal appearance by Robert Smith on the song "Not In Love" and is often cited for its intensified dynamics and streamlined songcraft compared with their earlier material.